LG GP08 external dvd problem

Hi,
Can anyone help? I have just bought a Acer aspire one netbook and also bought a LG GP08 external dvd. I have tried to install the software for the dvd but when the dvd is plugged in the netbook doesn't recognise it. if i put the software cd in it reads it but it's for windows, so that's no good.I've tried to search for some linux software for it but with no success. It will work in a fashion. It will play a dvd but the dvd eject button won't work i have to eject the disc from the computer. What can I do? Do i need to take the dvd back? If so is there a linux compatable dvd?

Hope someone can help?


Andy

 

as far as I know there is no such a thing as a driver for dvd roms (which are treated as ATAPI devices).
if the hardware eject button does not work, either:
- the OS has locked the drive (hence you need to ulock/eject from the OS)
this is a feature of the OS, nothing to do with drivers etc.
- the dvdrom has a hardware issue

 

Yea I've had the same problem with a usb floppy drive. It formats and writes to disk but won't read from it. The drive works on a desktop with XP and a Mac so I'm in the same boat. The driver from the company (Dynex) won't even install. I'll keep my eye on this post to see what comes up. Good Luck DKline